Mechanical Design Engineer

GE Vernova is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II to join its Gas Turbine Engineering organization on the Design Liaison Engineering team. The role supports global supply chain partners by managing engineering qualifications, ensuring product quality, and improving manufacturing processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Execute GE Vernova's Gas Turbine qualification strategy through ownership and management of DLE qualifications
• Support engineering definition and execution of qualification milestones
• Ensure compliance with engineering design templates, processes, and Quality Management System (QMS) standards
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain, Quality, NPI Design, Manufacturing, Materials, and Sourcing teams
• Drive quality improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across internal factories and external suppliers
• Apply design-for-manufacturability principles and lean manufacturing practices
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T specifications, and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation throughout the qualification process
• Support the disposition of unqualified hardware, including NCNs and SDRs
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, design methods, and manufacturing efficiency
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and Factory Built-In Quality programs
• Promote a safety-first, zero-defect mindset

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience designing gas turbine hardware or similar rotating machinery
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing principles
• Proficiency in GD&T, engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
• Experience with engineering and simulation tools such as ANSYS and Siemens NX
• Programming experience with Python, VBA, or other programming languages
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams and manage changing priorities
• Self-motivated, adaptable, open-minded, and committed to continuous learning